Lot 140 , Nguyen Trung, Vietnamese b. 1940, 'Message'

§ Nguyen Trung (Vietnamese, b. 1940)
'Message'
1995,
abstract composition,
signed and dated "27.2.95" lower left,
mixed media on canvas with impasto,
100cm x 100cm

Provenance: Tu Do Art Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City;
Freedom Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City

Born in Soc Trang, Vietnam in 1940, Nguyen Trung is one of the most respected and accomplished artists in Vietnam. His career spans over six decades, marked by both the French colonial rule and the Vietnam War. During the 1960s and 1970s, Nguyen Trung was deeply involved in the art scene in Saigon.
Nguyen Trung's dedication to his art and his ability to adapt and reinvent himself have made him a significant figure in the Vietnamese art scene. His works continue to be celebrated for their beauty, serenity and cultural significance.

£600-800